Mountains – Page 4

Nepal Will Ban Solo Hiking in Its National Parks

The move, which the country’s tourism board said would improve safety, follows an earlier ban on climbing alone in Nepal’s mountains.

By Jenny Gross

Mountaineering Mountains

A Race Up the World’s Tallest Mountains, and for Gender Equality

Kristin Harila, a novice explorer, is looking to summit the world’s highest peaks in less than 6 months. Paperwork got in the way in her first attempt.

By David Gardner

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The Queen of Everest Trains While Working at Whole Foods

Lhakpa Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest 10 times, the most ascents ever by a woman. She has no plans of slowing down.

By Bhadra Sharma and Adam Skolnick

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‘The Place Where Shamans Dream’: Safeguarding Spirit Mountain

Less than two hours from Las Vegas, the sacred creation site for Yuman-speaking Native Americans may soon become a national monument. It’s been a long time coming.

By Alex Schechter